Finland and Sweden joined NATO, linking their accession to the ongoing Russia invasion of Ukraine.
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
Finland and Sweden joined NATO, linking their accession to the ongoing Russia invasion of Ukraine.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Putin threatens Finland's security following its NATO accession, citing his past advisory role.1 source
- Sweden and Finland are engaged in strategic cooperation, including joint exercises like Pitch Black, studying foreign defense technologies, and observing military practices.Sub-event
- Ukrainian forces participated in NATO exercises in Sweden, following Sweden's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.Sub-event
Switzerland must scale back NATO cooperation following the accession of Finland and Sweden.1 source
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The entities involved
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Finland
country in Northern Europe
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Sweden
country in Northern Europe
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
Related events
- Finland is finalizing multi-billion euro defense deals, pledging contributions to NATO missions, and contributing ground forces to Finnish rotations.
- NATO strengthens defenses across the Baltic Sea following Sweden and Finland's accession, amid Russian threats.
- Russia has increased incursions and provocations against Estonia and Poland, raising questions about the viability of NATO as a collective defense.
- NATO accelerates preparations for potential conflict with Russia as Germany establishes a brigade in Baltic defense.
- Ukraine seeks EU membership as a neutral state, while NATO enlargement eastward is called to end, amid Russian security demands.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- yle.fi
- europesun.com
- straitstimes.com
- shephardmedia.comFrom the seas to the web: the changing shape of UK defence in Southeast Asia
- warontherocks.comWhy Norway and Finland Should Preserve Two of Europe's Most Important Demilitarized Zones
- swissinfo.ch